Studying medicine with average grades

[Orangeoasis1]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any experience with university acceptance based on my grades? I will give a brief outline below of my situation.

GCSE Maths - C
GCSE English- B
No science ( but can take if needed)
Access to higher education diploma Midwifery

I wanted to study midwifery however now I am leaning toward obstetrics and gynaecology. I don’t actually know if deep down I could keep up with the medical degree, I am not very “clever”.

I am age 28, living in London and I am wondering if I would possibly be accepted to medical school based on my access course as it covers the biology aspect and human body. I am also wondering if starting at age 28-29 would leave any room in the next 6 years to have children...

If for example I finish school in 6 years, I would still not be able to take time out as I would still be in hospital training for years.

Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks

Just to add something else to the mix, what about something like Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)? I think a lot of hospitals train 'on the job' and I have a couple of friends that have then chosen to specialise and work in the theatres in maternity units.

I don't want to say that you shouldn't apply for medicine but I think you would find it a long, hard slog.